’Smart Stark’ event to offer virtual colleges tour

Repository staff report

Thursday

Apr 30, 2020 at 5:31 AM

Stark County high school students and their parents can take a virtual college tour next week.

Anyone who’s interested in learning more about college options can tune into a “Smart Stark” presentation from 3 to 4 p.m. May 6 on the Strengthening Stark Facebook page. (Participants are asked to log in 15 minutes early.)

Participating universities and colleges include: Aultman College, Kent State University at Stark, Malone University, the University of Mount Union, Stark State College, the University of Akron and Walsh University.

Each school will give a presentation, and participants will be able to submit questions via a chat function.

Topics expected to be covered include:

• How to afford college

• How to learn about local higher education options while campuses are closed

• What to do if you’re worried about being academically ready for college

• What opportunities are offered outside the classroom

The event is presented by Strengthening Stark, the Stark Education Partnership, and the local university and college presidents.

Earlier “Smart Stark” events were high-school-specific. Next week’s event is the first countywide presentation.

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